Property Information
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Location6925 BALL RD
North side of Ball Rd, east of Smithland Ln
Commission District 6
Size15.52 acres
Place Type DesignationLDR (Low Density Residential), HP (Hillside Protection)
Currently on the Property
Agriculture/Forestry/Vacant Land
Growth PlanPlanned Growth Area
- Utilities
SewerWest Knox Utility District
WaterWest Knox Utility District
Case Notes
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Disposition Summary
Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 3 du/ac because it is consistent with the sector plan designation and would allow development compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning pattern, subject to 1 condition.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the PR (Planned Residential) zone up to 3 du/ac because it is consistent with the sector plan designation and would allow development compatible with the surrounding land uses and zoning pattern, subject to 1 condition.
1. Provide a 25-ft buffer along the blue-line stream in accordance with the Knox County Engineering and Public Works Stormwater Ordianance.
PURSUANT TO THE KNOX COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, ARTICLE 6.30.01, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET FOR ALL REZONINGS (must meet all of these):
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE NECESSARY BECAUSE OF SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED OR CHANGING CONDITIONS IN THE AREA AND DISTRICTS AFFECTED, OR IN THE COUNTY GENERALLY:
1. The surrounding properties have been transitioning from agriculture to residential and uses since the 1980's. The growth has continued to be steady since around 2005.
2. The property is within 800-ft of the new Shaad Road improvement project.
3. A potential new grocery store is anticipated along the intersection of Shaad Road and Bakertown Road.
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICABLE ZONING ORDINANCE:
1. The PR (Planned Residential) zone district is intended to encourage more imaginative solutions to environmental design problems. This property is bounded by the forested steep slopes of Beaver Ridge on the northern side of the property and has a blue-line stream. The PR zone district will enable clustering of development on the less constrained areas of the property.
2. A rezoning to the PR zone with up to 3 du/ac on the subject property is consistent with the zoning intent and area in general.
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT ANY OTHER PART OF THE COUNTY, NOR SHALL ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT ADVERSE EFFECTS RESULT FROM SUCH AMENDMENT.
1. The PR zoning up to 3 du/ac is not anticipated to cause any adverse impacts and is consistent with the low density residential character of the surrounding area.
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSISTENT WITH AND NOT IN CONFLICT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN OF KNOXVILLE AND KNOX COUNTY, INCLUDING ANY OF ITS ELEMENTS, MAJOR ROAD PLAN, LAND USE PLAN, COMMUNITY FACILITIES PLAN, AND OTHERS:
1. PR zoning up to 3 du/ac is consistent with the LDR (Low Density Residential) land use designation of the Northwest County Sector Plan.
2. The subject property is in the Planned Growth Area of the Growth Policy Plan, which allow consideration of up to 5 du/ac.
3. The recommended rezoning is not in conflict with any other adopted plans.
4. The rezoning is consistent with the General Plan's development policy 10.1 encourage creative site layouts by providing flexibility and incentives in zoning regulations.
